I want to be able to record band practices and then quickly create mp3s and send them out. Fidelity doesn't matter so much, right now I'm using garage band, creating an m4a from garage band and then using ITunes to convert that file to mp3. The last step is emailing out the mp3s (or uploading them to ftp server).

Is there any software that can help me reduce the number of steps I'm taking ?

With the new Mac App Store that launched 1/6/2011, GarageBand '11 (aka version 6.0) can be purchased as an individual app. The Mac App Store requires an update to Mac OS X 10.6.6.
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Kim BurgaardJan 7 '11 at 21:04

If reducing your steps is what you're after, have you considered a hardware approach? Something like a Zoom H1 will record a decent stereo image if left in the middle of a rehearsal space and it'll save the data as MP3 right from the outset. All you have to do is download it from the device, upload it to your server. Doesn't really get much more point-and-shoot than that in the audio world. There's a whole slew of these pocket stereo recorders out on the market now, so you've got a lot of choice.

I've never had luck with Automator. Maybe I need to do some research into that. Know any sites that good for learning Automator?
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c3rinJan 7 '11 at 18:13

I've had some success with it just messing around and recording scripts, but haven't used it with GarageBand. Apple's apps seem to be better supported though so I'd expect basic things to work. I've been able to get what I need using Apple's docs before but there are probably good sites or books out there. I think it was kind of intended to help with graphic/video/audio production workflows.
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NathanJan 7 '11 at 18:23